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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
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Other

Radford University: Tropical Savannas

For Students 9th - 10th
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil, and fauna of tropical savannas.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Sage Grouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Sage Grouse through this clear and concise resource. Students will find information on the characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and range of this type of running bird.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Savannas: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of the savanna, and its effect on living things. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Savannas."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: World Biomes and Ecosystems

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the world's biomes and ecosystems. The network of life and biodiversity needed for all to survive.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: African Wild Dog

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the African Wild Dog. How these endangered predators of the savanna hunt larger animals and live in a pack.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Bison or Buffalo

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the American Bison, giant buffalo that ran in huge herds until nearly hunted to extinction.
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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Biomes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this site to see how many of the animals and plants that your students can remember from each biome after listening to this song.
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Other

West Virginia University Extension Service: Overgrazing Can Hurt Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article describes problems associated with improper farm management with regard to livestock overgrazing. Includes grazing management guidelines for healthy and productive pastures.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the climate, terrain, and rainfall in the country of Rwanda. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Article
Kidport

Kidport: Animal Comparisons

For Students 1st - 5th
This site provides a very brief scenario about the similarities and differences of animals.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Cheetahs

For Students 1st - 8th
What are cheetahs? Kids find out about the big cat that is the fastest of the land mammals and lives in Africa.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Grasshoppers

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Grasshopper, high jumping insects that make music with their legs and wings.
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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Types of Biomes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Doug Eldon performs this great song which tells about the different biomes and their characteristics. Great way to begin your unit on the biomes.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: The Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois: Formation of Prairies

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the tallgrass prairies of Illinois and how they formed.

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